American politician (1923–2010)
Matt Beebe writes for the Federalist that the U.S. Justice Department has a sordid history when it comes to enabling corrupt prosecutors. To some extent, the backlash that Jack Smith…
What do the Duke lacrosse players, former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, General Michael Flynn, and the Aetna insurance company have in common? Evidence that was damaging to the government’s case…
Many conservatives have been scratching their heads as Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn has embraced the possibility of tax increases to help deal with the federal debt-limit dilemma. In profiling Coburn,…
… except in the warped world of government largesse. “Under the Dome” tells us this morning that North Carolina has had the most competitive U.S. Senate races since 1990. This…
David, it also reduces the Senate population of gone-native rent seekers. Maybe future Republicans will realize that governing like Democrats is their own bridge to nowhere.
Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, a Republican, won’t be going back to Washington in January, reports the AP. Stevens’ defeat gives the Democrats a 58-seat majority in the Senate.
Do they think we’re stupid?: On Thursday night, CBS anchor Katie Couric began a short news update on Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska by immediately highlighting his party affiliation: “The…
Things get curiouser and curiouser: We linked last week to a web page sponsored by the Alaska Democratic Party, which attacks Sen. Ted Stevens and credits Governor Sarah Palin for…
This week’s indictment of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens prompted the Washington Post to search for other stories of politicians who faced legal problems tied to real estate deals. Discussion of…
? The Chicago Tribune speculates about the possible effects of the Ted Stevens story on competitive Senate races around the country, including Kay Hagan’s challenge to Elizabeth Dole. Bloomberg’s Laura…
? Pat McCrory sounds some populist notes as he contests Eastern counties that often give their votes to Democratic candidates for governor. Speaking separately before a sheriffs convention in New…
No evidence that there is an organized chapter in North Carolina (yet), but the FBI just raided one in Alaska, where several legislators are apparent members — including the son…